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2. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   People with diabetes have a greater chance of developing neuropathy, vascular disease, and infections, especially in the legs, so socks and footwear that reduce or eliminate pressures or hot spots is important. A diabetic sock is a non-restrictive, but close fitting sock which is designed to alleviate pressures on the foot or leg. [1]

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   The analysis determined that there was a 6% risk of developing deep vein thrombosis when wearing knee-high stockings and 4% when wearing thigh-high stockings, but also found significant heterogeneity, and thus it concluded that there is not enough evidence that one length is superior to the other, and suggests that knee-high compression ...

4. The 7 Best Walking Shoes for Diabetes - AOL

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   Wearing supportive and properly fitted shoes can help you manage foot issues caused by diabetes. For instance, nerve damage (neuropathy) is a loss of sensation that can occur due to uncontrolled ...

5. Diabetic shoe - Wikipedia

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   Many diabetic shoes have velcro closures for ease of application and removal. Diabetic shoes (sometimes referred to as extra depth, therapeutic shoes or sugar shoes) are specially designed shoes, or shoe inserts, intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with existing foot disease and relieve pressure to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.

6. Shop These Wellness Gifts for Everyone on Your List This Year

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   Encourage them to reap the many benefits of walking and ... too. “As a type 1 diabetic, fitting all of my supplies (glucose meter, test strips, insulin, low snacks, emergency glucose, etc.) into ...

7. An 18-mile stroll? People are going on 'extreme walks.'

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   The benefits of walking ... type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. ... Wear proper footwear: Grimm notes that finding shoes with “support and cushion” is vital. Another consideration is avoiding ...